Sunday, October 31, 2010

Hello my raviolis. Grandma-ma was driving home from her Saturday errands when she heard this song on the radio. It is sung by Nickel Creek, a neat young person's band. It is a fun song to hear and sing along with and tells a good story of a Father Fox who goes out looking for supper to bring back to his family.

The Fox went out on a chilly night

He prayed for the moon to give him light

For he had many a mile to go that night

Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o

He had many a mile to go that night

Before he reached the town-o

He ran till he came to the farmers pen

The ducks and the geese were kept therein

He said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin

Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o

A couple of you are gonna grease my chin

Before I leave this town-o

He grabbed the great goose by the neck

He threw a duck across his back

And he didn't mind the quack, quack

And the legs all danglin' down-o, down-o, down-o

He didn't mind the quack, quack

And the legs all danglin' down-o

Well the old gray Woman jumped out of bed

Out of the window she popped her head

Cryin' John, John the great goose is gone

The Fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o

John, John the great goose is gone

And the Fox is on the town-o

He ran till he came to his nice warm den

And there were the little ones 8, 9, 10

Sayin' Daddy, Daddy better go back again

It must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o

Daddy, Daddy go back again

For it must be a mighty fine town-o

The Fox and his Wife, without any strife

They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife

And they never had such a supper in their life

And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o

They never had such a supper in their life

And the little ones chewed on the bones

Here is the music video of Nickel Creek singing this fun song. I hope you enjoy it as much as grandma-ma does. Love to all of you. Grandma-ma.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Hello my raviolis. Grandma-ma loves to see how things work. Especially machines. I like the way gears work together to create motion. They are used everywhere and if you look closely, you will see them in action all around you. This is a video of a man who makes gears in different kinds of shapes to include gold fish. We always see gears in a round or circular shape because they are the most efficient working in that shape. But did you know you can create gears in many shapes and they will still work? Take a look.

I hope you enjoyed learning about gears and if you may any, please send me the video and I will post it on raviolis for lunch. Love to you all. Grandma-ma

Monday, October 18, 2010

Hello my raviolis. I know summer is over and the holiday baking will begin soon. The NY raviolis mommy was busy making fresh apple crisp this weekend and I could smell the apples baking all the way to Atlanta. Yummy. I was going to share a fall receipe with you but then came across these neat cookies that are easy to make. They are Sand Dollar Cookies. I know, I know, that is a summer cookie, but you know what? Cookies are good any time of the year so here is how to make the easy Sand Dollar Cookies:

Start with a roll of sugar cookie dough and a bag of slivered almonds.

Slice the cookies and place 5 almond slivers in the shape of a star.

Bake until golden and let them cool. You have just made Sand Dollar Cookies. Now, pour cold milk into a glass and have Sand Dollar Cookies and milk. Love to you all my raviolis. Grandma-ma

Don't worry bout a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be all right." Bob Marley is a songwriter/singer who's music is pure in its happiness and joy. He wrote those words and I thought I would share them with you. So remember, it is a

...beautiful day to have meals with your family and friends.

To share hugs with your furry friends...they love you unconditionally.

To give hugs to all those you love, it always makes you and them feel better.

Group hugs and dog piles are fun too.

Grampy and Grandma-ma hugs are on their way to all of you. Hugs and kisses until you say stop, no more. Remember, every little thing, is gonna be all right!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Good morning my Wednesday raviolis. Grandma-ma is very sorry that she has been remiss in posting to your blog...in fact it has been one week today since I last posted. Grandma-ma has been overwhelmed with work responsibilities, doctors appointments and sewing costumes that time just ran away without her. Of course, this makes for a wonderful word of the week choice:

"busy"

Yes, the word "busy" is perfect for grandma-ma's lifestyle right now and I bet it describes yours too. I know everyone is "busy" in school learning new things, taking tests, and doing homework.

I know you are busy playing after school sports and with friends.

Everyone is very busy these days. So busy is a good word of the week. It means to to be engaged in action, to be full of activity. We are all very busy with our activities but grandma-ma doesn't want to be so busy that she cannot post on her blog that she created for you. So grandma-ma is going to finish lots of her busy activities by this weekend and then she will be saying hello like she should.

Remember to use the word "busy" in three sentences today. Here is grandma-ma's first sentence:

Why Raviolis?

I have always called my grand-daughter my little, three cheese ravioli (EIGHT cheese now, as she has requested upon turning eight). More raviolis are showing up much to my delight and joy. When asked why I call my grandchildren raviolis, I say it is because they are little hot pockets of goodness...just like raviolis. And everybody loves raviolis!

Raviolis for lunch is for my grandchildren

and I miss you all. This blog is created for each and every one of you, my little raviolis. This is grandma-ma's way of saying that she loves you and misses you and until I can squeeze the little hot pockets of goodness out of you when I see you next, perhaps you will stop by this blog created just for you. Hugs and kisses and lots of giggles to all of you...with loads of love - Grandma-ma.

Our furry, scaly, slimy, and feathered family

Meet them all and say good boy or sweet girl.

Kota

belonged to Grandma-ma and is Heaven with Grampy and Peaches.

Peaches

belonged to Aunt Renee and is in heaven.

Squirt

belongs to Lili, Owen, Caleb, Cristi and Aaron who live in Aurora

The twin tree frogs

who live in Grandma-ma's and Grampy's baby pool

Diesel

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, & Kelsey and lives in New York

Madison

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, and Kelsey

Lavender and Sunshine

belong to Caleb, Owen and Lili in Aurora, CO

The twin lizards

that live on Grandma-ma's & Grampy's screen door

Sushi

belongs to Grandma-ma and loves to swim in a pretty tank on her shelf at work.